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Tompkins County adopts local tax-exemption under new RPTL §421‑p after brief public hearing
Summary
After a brief public hearing, the Tompkins County Legislature adopted Local Law A of 2025 implementing the tax exemption allowed under New York’s Real Property Tax Law §421‑p. The measure passed unanimously, 11‑0, amid public requests for clearer benefit definitions and clawback language.
The Tompkins County Legislature on Jan. 21 adopted Local Law A of 2025, a local law implementing the tax exemption authorized by New York Real Property Tax Law, section 421‑p, following a short public hearing held at the start of the session. The measure passed on a roll‑call vote of 11‑0.
The public hearing included one speaker who urged caution before adopting new tax exemptions. “I haven't seen the proposed legislation related to tax exemptions. Typically, unless there are very, very…
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